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BJ55 VBN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,695 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,396 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield loose

sills and bottom of front wings corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2019 117,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield loose

sills and bottom of front wings corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 109,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills and bottoms of wings corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 102,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate is damp

Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe hanger in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,062 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn uneven inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,009 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre slightly worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,912 miles

engine has slight misfire under acceleration

o/s/r tyre tread worn slightly uneven on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear registration plate letter starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Nov 2010 47,620 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking and perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,620 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking and perished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,371 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BJ55 VBN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 VBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ55 VBN registered?

BJ55 VBN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 VBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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